Food poisoning News
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Scientists have discovered how bacterial toxins that cause food-borne botulism are absorbed through the intestinal lining and into the bloodstream. The study offers insight into developing new approaches for blocking this poisonous substance.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19,056 cases of food poisoning were reported in 2013 in the U.S.. However, many people do not report getting sick from contaminated food because they don't realize they have food poisoning.
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Antimicrobial agents incorporated into edible films applied to foods to seal in flavor, freshness and color can improve the microbiological safety of meats, according to new research.
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More than 80% of raw chicken samples tested in a hospital kitchen tested positive for antibiotic resistant bacteria, according to a recent study.
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Several people in Japan have fallen sick after consuming frozen food products contaminated with high amounts of pesticide.
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Phoenix -
Sometimes the difference between harmless and harmful bacteria is miniscule. A new device aims to make this detection easier.
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A probiotic chicken could be reared, with friendly bacteria added to the coat of the chicken, as a way of warding of food poisoning bacteria.
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West Lafayette -
A system that concentrates foodborne salmonella and other pathogens faster than conventional methods has been developed. The device uses hollow thread-like fibers that filter out the cells, leading to faster detection.
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Concerns have been expressed about the use of silver nanoparticles as a pesticide for farming, which could lead to toxic particles entering the food chain.
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Scientists have proposed adding copper nano-particles into food packaging materials on this basis that this could help prevent a variety of foodborne diseases.
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Bel Frantoio brand Mediterranean Olives have been recalled across the U.S. because they have the potential to be contaminated with the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
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Scientists have gained a new understanding into how Salmonella causes infection. This is by taking over the ‘good’ bacteria in the human gut. This understanding could lead to new treatments.
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The household refrigerator is implicated for food poisoning in a number of studies and reports. In many cases when people believe they've contracted the flu, it's actually food poisoning caused by your fridge.
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Researchers have studied how electron-beam pasteurization of raw oysters may reduce the possibility of food poisoning through viruses like norovirus and hepatitis.
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Buffalo -
More than 10 million pounds of snack foods and other products linked to a rare and potentially dangerous outbreak of E. coli poisoning are being held back and recalled by Rich Products Corp. of Buffalo, New York.
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Canadian scientists have explained why sourdough bread remains fresher and lasts for longer. The reason is because during sourdough production, bacteria convert the linoleic acid in bread flour to a compound that has powerful anti-fungal activity.
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Kyoto -
Blowfish are not very good swimmers, they are dreary, nearly unsightly, they are covered with spines and contain a toxin about 100 times more poisonous than cyanide; however they are considered a delicacy and a highly coveted meal in Japanese cuisine.
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The leaves of the plant that yields carob, a substitute for chocolate, are a rich source of antibacterial substances. These substances can fight the bacterium responsible for the food poisoning disease listeriosis.
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A warning has been issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today cautioning the public over consuming wild shellfish found on Ireland's shores.
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Japan's health ministry has removed raw beef liver from its restaurant menus indefinitely, The Telegraph is reporting. Many in Japan are disappointed by the ban as raw beef liver (served with onions and sauce) is a very popular dish.
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Authorities in the Saudi Arabian city of Jubail have banned all restaurants and cafes from serving mayonnaise during the hot summer months, following reports of food poisoning.
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A new survey report highlights the risks of not washing grocery totes, especially those used to carry meat and vegetables from supermarkets back to the home. A surprisingly large number of Americans do not wash their totes regularly.
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An outbreak of salmonella bacteria has occurred in the UK, infecting 35 people. The cause has been traced to watermelons.
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You might think that paying premium prices for organic meat means you're getting the best quality money can buy. But there may be a downside to buying antibiotic- and pesticide-free meats: deadly bacteria.
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Quebec -
A range of cheeses and other dairy products have been recalled in recent days due to a risk of food poisoning. The dairy products were all produced from a manufacturer based in Quebec, Canada.
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Toronto -
Hold the smoked salmon at this year's Thanksgiving meal. Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David McKeown is issuing a recall of certain brands for possible listeria and salmonella contamination.
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Arkansas City -
Seven tons (equivalent to more than 14,000 pounds) of ground beef has been recalled in ten states on Tuesday after federal authorities announced that it was tainted with E. coli bacteria.
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Seven children are in critical condition as a result of food poisoning in Gaza. The police say that about 80 school girls have been sickened at a United Nations school.
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Food poisoning Image
With permission by Reuters
Tainted frozen food sickens hundreds in Japan. Maruha Nichiro Holdings, runs the factory that allegedly produced the tainted products (January 8, 2014). A human body is affected by the chemicals after consuming tainted food
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Listeria monocytogenes bacterium
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